Drug And Alcohol Policy | MacLeod Law Firm

Vicarious Liability – The Fallout from Festive Staff Parties

MacLeod Law Firm — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 13:17:07 +0000

With the legalization of cannabis behind us and holiday parties on the horizon, one question on employers’ minds is how to deal with cannabis use at staff parties. Vicarious Liability Employees need to be mindful of the doctrine of vicarious liability whereby employers are ultimately responsible for the actions and omissions of their employees in the course of employment. Liability is imposed to…

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Cannabis Legalization: Behind the Smoke and Mirrors

Doug MacLeod — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:44:03 +0000

Whether you’ve been looking forward to this day – October 17, 2018 – or whether you’ve been dreading it, the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada is officially here. Although employers have had over a year and a half to prepare for legalization, a recent Ipsos poll found that managers and employees are not on the same page when it comes to their respective expectations concerning the…

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Don’t Let Cannabis Laws Leave You Dazed and Confused

Doug MacLeod — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:03:25 +0000

In October, smoking or ingesting cannabis will be legal in Canada. Does your business have policies and procedures in place to handle this transition? The federal government has passed legislation that will make cannabis legal, giving the provinces power to control how it will be used and sold. This historic change is likely to lead to a significant increase in cannabis consumption.

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